Tactile display Tanvas allows to feel all their own hands

Tactile display Tanvas allows to feel all their own hands

January 14th, 2017

Attempts to create a device without a physical keyboard pop up here and there. The main problem of this method of input and interaction with the interface is no the exact Haptic feedback. In this case, important muscle memory, namely it affects the perception of speed and optimize interaction with real objects, so we still use the physical buttons.It seems, the answer to the question is found. Tanvas – technology that simulates the feeling of a real contact with the surfaces of a variety of subjects and using the touch screen.Tactile displays are considered to be really something amazing because the opportunity to feel all the keys and objects on your phone – it’s more than cool.Touch screens have changed the way of interaction with mobile and consumer devices, but since their first appearance in this area there was no revolutionary changes. According to the company Tanvas, the next stage of development of interaction with the touchscreen must give the possibility of tactile sensation of different textures, depicted on the touch surface.Tanvas, startup from Northwestern University, is planning to create a revolution by its own prototype of tactile display. This system, which theoretically can be installed on any existing touch screen, although some of the most attractive options for application may be not on the smartphone or tablet.Tanvas – it is a product, on the creation of which took more than 10 years.

Developers Ed Colgate and Michael Peshkin applied electrostatics, which modulates the sensation of grip. That is, the screen uses a static to change the clutch, which senses your finger,when moving on the touch screen. It is not very accurate, but the user is able to grasp the change, depending on what is displayed.For example, if you touch the line numbers on the screen, you will be feeling the same way as you touch the sandpaper. Of course, this feeling is not so real, but very close.It should be noted, that the first developers see the application of the system in automotive displays, in Tesla, for example. Rather than look at the screen, Tanvas display will give you the opportunity to feel the real controller in hand. And thus it will be possible to look at the road, not being distracted by the display. This use case is really good.Tanvas yet demonstrated a prototype system installed on the Nexus 9. But if the technology industry interested in this invention, it is possible that we will soon see Tanvas In many touch devices. Concept Tactile displayConcept the tactile interfaceTactile technologyTechnology future